misunderstood animals: sharks

what is a common misconception about sharks?

• they are aggressive with humans

• they eat plants

• their diet bases in humans

• they are very calm

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what are some causes of this misconceptions?

• TV shows and movies make them out to be scary

• they have attacked lots of people

• they eat humans

• they are predators and look aggressive

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why aren't sharks interested in eating humans?

• because sharks can't detect humans

• because humans are not tasty enough

• because they are hard to digest

• because we can't swim fast

what are some causes of shark attacks?

• they mistake us with bait

• they are hungry

• our quick movements attract them

• they just want to eat humans

which of this types of sharks eat mostly plants?

• hammerhead shark

• great white shark

• tiger shark

• lantern shark

which of these is a false statement?

• sharks have scales

• sharks don't have skeletons

• sharks are in danger of going extinct

• sharks are slower because they don't have skeletons

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why are sharks important for the environment?

• They serve as an indicator for ocean health

• they mantain the species below the in the food chain

• they ensure species diversity

• they keep balance between species

which is the world's biggest shark?

• the great shark

• bull shark

• the whale shark

• great hammerhead shark